20-page booklet, previously bound. Thomas Sprat (1635 - 1713) was a prominent churchman, at the time of the writing of this letter he was the Bishop of Rochester. This letter is written to Charles Sackville, the 6th Earl of Dorset (1638-1706). In this letter, Rev. Sprat delineates his association with the Ecclesiastical Commission of 1686, which was set up by King James II in order to steer the country towards Roman Catholicism. It was very unpopular, and disbanded in 1688. Seller Inventory # 4127

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Title: A Letter from the Bishop of Rochester, To ...

Publisher: Printed By Edw. Jones, London

Publication Date: 1688

Binding: Illustrated Wrappers

Condition: Collectible-Very Good

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Barry Cassidy Rare Books
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We guarantee the accuracy of our descriptions, our secure packaging and our timely mailing. We do not send pictures or scans. Barry Cassidy Rare Books 2005 T Street Sacramento, CA 95811-6823 bcrbooks@ix.netcom.com 916-456-6307 Barry Cassidy, Owner and Operator

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